I love to hear reader stories. I have heard so many in the past 20 years about people whom I tell about the ideas in Better, Smarter, Richer and I just watch the light click on! It was the same for Wes. Wes is a very, very talented film maker. But as you can imagine, Read More …

Hi Jackie, Better, Smarter, Richer is the best book I have ever read on being your own boss in the creative world! You use the word creative entreprenuer to describe businesses like mine (ghostwriter). I now see the world SOLOPRENEUR everywhere. Have the words changed? Rebecca

Jackie B. Peterson will be presenting the business principles outlined in her book, Better, Smarter, Richer. If you have ever asked yourself any of the following questions you will not want to miss this opportunity to experience Jackie’s workshop. Have you tried many times to make a living from your creative work only to run Read More …

Join Jackie B. Peterson in a presentation describing the Seven Business Principles, in her book Better, Smarter, Richer, for Solopreneurs and Creative Entrepreneurs. In partnership with the Sherwood Urban Renewal Agency and the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce, the Sherwood School District, SCORE, and the Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College, a series of Small Read More …

My client Rosanna had an idea for a scarf project made from beautiful wool and a beaded fringe. She designed the look, chose the yarn and bought the beads. She carefully wrote down the cost of these products and estimated the time it would take her to make each scarf at 1.5 hours. Based on Read More …

After the show, Rosanna counted her money: $900. She told me she was pleased with this. It made her feel good that the scarves sold out. I saw the amount she made and had to sigh. I knew that the time and materials she used to create that $900 led to a very low hourly Read More …

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Solo Business Meet Up March 21 Spring represents renewal, freshness, and growth. That extends to your business. What in your business is being renewed, fresh or growing? Stop by, have a cookie, and share what’s going on. We look forward to seeing you.

Sales Training Skills for Solos and Small Business Owners All solo and small business need sales skills to improve their sales results. Is this you? • Do you struggle with sales, not knowing what makes you the best choice for your customers and who exactly who are the right customers for you? • Do you Read More ...

Sales Training Skills for Solos and Small Business Owners All solo and small business need sales skills to improve their sales results. Is this you? • Do you struggle with sales, not knowing what makes you the best choice for your customers and who exactly who are the right customers for you? • Do you Read More ...